WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced a resolution honoring reproductive health care providers and staff by designating March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day." The resolution recognizes the work of medical professionals and staff who provide essential reproductive care despite legal restrictions, political interference, and threats to their personal safety. The reintroduction of this resolution follows a 2024 report by the National Abortion Federation (https://nationalabortionfederation.org/safety-security/2024-naf-violence-disruption/), which showed a rise in major incidents, such as stalking and death threats, being directed toward patients...